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LC53 DLZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

200,782 mi
Last recorded200,782 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 DLZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 200,782 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 180,203 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 171,186 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 171,186 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 164,068 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 157,251 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 157,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 150,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 140,915 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 130,083 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 118,645 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 106,570 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 106,570 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 106,338 miles

center rear seat belt has been removed from vehicle †stone chip in screen †front tyres worn on edges

Fail 26 Sep 2006 105,553 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?

Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,570
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
237,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164,607
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96,011
position lamp(s) not working 72,635
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,239
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 65,126
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LC53 DLZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 103,810 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 406 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164,607 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC53 DLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 406 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot 406 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LC53 DLZ registered?

LC53 DLZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is LC53 DLZ safe to buy?

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